Classic Crispy Waffles with a Soviet Twist

Very tasty, crispy, made from cheap ingredients! Waffles in a Soviet waffle iron are a recipe that has been proven over the years. To prepare, you need ordinary ingredients available to everyone and a good old Soviet-era waffle iron, which many people have on the back shelf.
cook time: 45 min
Chloe Benton
Classic Crispy Waffles with a Soviet Twist

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385
Calories
24g
Fat
35g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (14 portions)

Basic:

Salt 0.25 tsp
Sugar 1 cup
Wheat flour 1 cup
Butter 200 g
Vanillin 0.2 tsp
Eggs 5 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make waffles in a Soviet waffle iron? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Take natural butter without adding vegetable fats. Take the vanillin at the tip of a knife, as more of it can add bitterness to the finished dish. It can also be replaced with vanilla sugar.

Step 2

Step 2
How to make waffle dough in a Soviet electric waffle iron? Take butter, melt over low heat, avoid boiling. Cool slightly.

Step 3

Step 3
Beat the eggs into a deep bowl and beat with a whisk or mixer until smooth and lightly fluffy. Before using, wash eggs in warm water and soda, as there may be harmful bacteria on their surface.

Step 4

Step 4
Add sugar to beaten eggs.

Step 5

Step 5
Beat well again with a mixer.

Step 6

Step 6
Pour slightly warm butter into the egg-sugar mixture. Mix well.

Step 7

Step 7
Sift flour with salt and vanilla through a sieve or using a special mug. This will saturate the flour with oxygen and make the finished dish airy. Remember that you may need a little less or more flour, depending on the consistency of the dough. Read about the properties of flour in the article at the end of this recipe.

Step 8

Step 8
Pour flour into the dough in small portions, stirring at the same time.

Step 9

Step 9
Mix thoroughly. The dough should be homogeneous, with a medium consistency. It should not be very thick so that the waffles turn out thin and crispy. After preparation, the dough should not be left to rest, but can be started baking immediately. You may need less or more flour, focus on the required consistency.

Step 10

Step 10
Turn on the waffle iron to heat up. When hot enough, pour about 2 tablespoons of batter into the middle.

Step 11

Step 11
Close the waffle iron lid and press firmly. At this time, steam will come out, so you need to be careful not to get burned.

Step 12

Step 12
Bake the waffle until golden brown. Baking goes quickly, 15 seconds is enough. The main thing is not to waste time and not to overcook.

Step 13

Step 13
Remove the finished wafer with a spatula, place it on the table and immediately roll it up. You can’t hesitate here, as the wafer instantly cools down and then it will no longer be possible to roll it up.

Step 14

Step 14
Bake waffles from the entire dough, place on a plate and serve. Crispy Soviet waffles are ready! Bon appetit!

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